No Butter? No Problem! Ingredient Substitutions The Easy Way
Money-saving ingredient substitutions to reduce your grocery bill Infographic by Quill
Sylvia Meléndez Klinger, MS, RD, LDN, is founder of Hispanic Food Communications, Inc, a nutrition and food communications consulting company. Sylvia provides nutrition and culinary consulting services to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
Not Your Ordinary Mashed Potatoes
I’m a huge fan of potatoes, mashed, sautéed, baked, fried, chopped, seasoned, plain, twice-baked, and the list can go on. Every time I crave potatoes (and that’s quite often), I try to change up the ingredients a bit just
Everyone’s Favorite Oatmeal
The title speaks for itself, but this oatmeal is fool-proof and appreciated by all the members of our family. It’s so appetizing that even if you don’t like oatmeal, after this–you’ll never look at oatmeal with the same eyes ever again. Everyone’s Favorite
Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
Vegan Tzatziki Sauce (Yield: for 12 falafel balls) 1 (14 oz) package Nasoya Tofu Extra firm Juice of 1 ½ lemons 1 cucumber, medium, seeded and peeled (Divided – ½ will be used for the sauce, the other ½ for
Falafel Patties
If you’re like me and appreciate quick, delicious, and flavorful foods from other countries, then you will appreciate this tasty Mediterranean step-by-step falafel recipe. It can serve both as an entree or an appetizer, can be served in pita
Easy Avocado Cabbage Carrot Cole Slaw
Easy Avocado Cabbage Carrot Cole Slaw A fresh take on the classic cole slaw, combines cabbage, carrots and red onion with a creamy avocado cilantro dressing in this easy-to-follow side dish recipe. Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes
Spring Diet Cleaning? Let’s Have a Diet Talk
March is the official National Nutrition Month and I usually take this opportunity to elevate my nutrition messages a little higher. Here we are in March, the beginning of spring and the diet talk continues to trend well beyond New
How To REALLY Save More This Holiday Season
Heading out for your Holiday meals shopping trip? Keep reading. I have compiled a list of tips that will save you money, time and some calories this Holiday season. Plan your Holiday meals Sit down and plan the meals a
Eat Smart Like Your Ancestors: The Health Benefits of Ancient Grains and Seeds
Not long ago, I hardly knew about chia seeds or quinoa. I had never eaten chia seeds until a couple of years ago. And quinoa was not the grocery store staple it is today. How much do we actually know
3 Healthy School Lunch Tips with More Fruits and Vegetables for Your Child
Hello parents! It seems that school is around the corner. While some of you may be extremely organized and have everything under control, others may be a little stressed and even anxious about lunch ideas. Some parents may even be
Fad Diets: A Faddism Rather than Realism
Unsurprisingly, the number of diets that promise quick fixes have increased over the past years. With so many options to choose from, dieters are opting for faddism rather than realism when it comes to weight loss. According to the HealthResearchFunding.org,
Delicious Summer Fiestas: 3 Easy Steps to Help You Enjoy the Best of Summer
After hibernating all winter, you can only imagine how much I look forward to celebrating the wonders of summer. However as I am planning my summer celebrations, I must keep in mind my family’s health while serving their favorite flavors.